Icelandic Beauties

GUARANTEED DEPARTURE max. 48 persons.

Departures:

June 1st, June 8th, June 22nd, 2024
July 6th, July 13th, 2024
August 10th, August 31st, 2024
September 14th, 2024

DAY 1 | PARIS / REYKJAVIK

Departure for Reykjavik on a regular flight.

Arrival in Reykjavik. Meet your French-speaking guide and transfer to the hotel.

Dinner on your own and overnight at Fosshotel Lind or similar in the region.

DAY 2 | REYKJAVIK / GOLDEN CIRCLE / BORGARNES (approx. 310 km)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Excursion to “Gullfoss” the Golden Waterfall and the geothermal area where the great geyser Strokkur is located. Lunch on your own in the region then continue to Thingvellir National Park where the oldest parliament in the world, founded in 930, is located, one of the most important historical sites in the country with its unique geology. Also one of the only places on the planet where the tectonic plate is visible on the surface. In the late afternoon, continue to Borgarnes, a beautiful and peaceful region that is home to some of the most powerful hot springs in Europe.

Dinner and overnight at Hotel Bifröst or similar.

DAY 3 | THE SOUTH COAST (approx. 290 km)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure towards the north, first discovering the stunning waterfalls of Hraunfossar (lava waterfall) and Barnafossar (children’s waterfall). Continue towards the fertile highland region of Skagafjörður. This area is one of the most prosperous in Iceland in terms of agriculture, with extensive dairy farming as well as sheep farming in addition to horse breeding, for which the region is famous (Skagafjörður is the only county in Iceland where horses outnumber the local population). Pass through the coastal village of Blonduos, lunch on your own.

Visit the Glaumbaer Folk Museum in Skagafjordur. This former turf-roofed farmhouse has been transformed into an open-air museum. Some of the buildings, with their typical architecture, date back to the 18th century.

Dinner and overnight at Hotel Mikligardur or similar in the region.

DAY 4 | AKUREYRI REGION / MYVATN (approx. 280 km)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Explore Akureyri, the country’s second largest city with its 17,500 inhabitants. It is located about a hundred kilometers from the Arctic Circle.

A former trading port founded by the Danes in the 17th century, the city has always maintained a connection to the sea. It boasts an exceptional environment thanks to the beauty of the surrounding mountains. Continue to Godafoss, “The Waterfall of the Gods,” then discover the Lake Mývatn region, a place renowned worldwide for its unique geological and ornithological sites.

Lunch on your own en route. Explore the many natural wonders of the region such as the famous lava formations of Dimmuborgir “the dark castle” with its mystical volcanic caves, the geothermal area of Hverarönd, and the impressive craters of Skutustadir.

Dinner and overnight at Fosshotel Husavik or similar in the region.

DAY 5 | MYVATN / EAST FJORDS REGION (approx. 370 km)

Après le déjeuner libre, nous nous dirigerons vers Asbyrgi et son impressionnant canyon en forme de fer à cheval, et Hljodaklettar

You will have the opportunity to observe whales during a boat excursion. Húsavík has one of the best locations in the world for whale watching: a chance for you to see humpback whales and minke whales. Birdlife is also remarkable.

After lunch on your own, we will head towards Ásbyrgi and its impressive horseshoe-shaped canyon, and Hljóðaklettar with its basalt rock formations. Then we continue with a stop at the stunning Dettifoss waterfall, exceptionally beautiful in this lunar landscape. Continue to the East Fjords.

Dinner and overnight at Hotel Bláfell or similar in the region.

DAY 6 | FJORDS REGION / VIK REGION (450 km)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Depart by bus for southern Iceland. Discover the Vatnajökull glacier, notably the impressive site of Jökulsárlón. Depart for a memorable 40-minute cruise on an amphibious boat on the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon amidst the blue icebergs originating from the Vatnajökull glacier, one of the largest glaciers in Europe.

Lunch on your own and continue to visit Skaftafell National Park, one of the most beautiful regions in the country, also located at the foot of the opposite side of the Vatnajökull glacier and home to, among other things, the Svartifoss waterfall, famous for its splendid organ-shaped basalt formations (requires a walk). Continue to the largest lava field in the world, Eldraun.

Dinner and overnight at Dyrolahey Hotel or similar in the region.

Truth Info: Due to hotel availability in the region, it is possible that the group may be split between two hotel properties.

DAY 7 | VIK REGION / REYKJAVIK (approx. 210 km)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Pass through Vík, an important producer of Icelandic wool, famous for its sublime black sand beaches and black rock cliffs, as well as the rock formations and Reynisfjara Beach and Dyrhólaey Lighthouse. Along the way, stop at the magnificent and awe-inspiring waterfalls of Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss, perfect for stunning photos.

Lunch on your own en route. In the afternoon, arrive in Reykjavik for a panoramic tour of the capital with some free time. Alternatively, there is an optional opportunity to relax in the hot springs of the Blue Lagoon.

Dinner on your own and overnight at Fosshotel Lind or similar in the region.

DAY 8 | REYKJAVIK / PARIS

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer by bus to the airport and assistance with formalities provided by your tour guide.